Assistant Controller

Uster; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Uster in Knoxville, TN is seeking a seasoned accounting leader to own the monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and internal controls across multiple locations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting (Master's preferred), 10+ years general accounting experience, and 5+ years supervisory experience. ERP experience and strong Excel skills are essential; CPA or CPA candidate is desirable. This is a fulltime on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting data for internal reporting and external agencies
• Perform monthly and annual closing functions and assist accuracy
• Perform proactive financial reviews and correct issues
• Create and present annual budget, Capex, and forecast with monthly reviews
• Create and present monthly analysis of variances between budget and actuals

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree

CPA or CPA candidate desirable

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and task ownership while maintaining a high level of accuracy aligned with accounting principles in assigned responsibilities which include but are not limited to:

• Prepare accounting and financial data for internal reporting and external agencies
• Perform monthly and annual closing functions, and assist others to ensure accuracy
• Perform proactive financial reviews, identifying and correcting potential issues
• Create and present annual budget, Capex, and forecast, and perform monthly reviews with management
• Create and present monthly analysis of variances between budget and actuals
• Proactive cash management, including creation and monitoring cash plan
• Perform routine and targeted analytical reviews of company operations, service, and financial statements both assigned and self-initiated
• Conduct routine risk and compliance assessments on internal controls, monitoring adherence to accounting standards/processes/QMS and updating when necessary
• Provide guidance and training on compliance across all functions
• Ensure accuracy of material transactions and perpetual inventory records across multiple business locations
• Monitor and maintain business contract management databases
• Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and compliance
• Support the team to problem solve and determine treatment of non-routine transactions to ensure financial reporting accuracy
• Interact with external auditors and tax consultants
• Assist Controller with maintenance of fiscal reports, census, 401(k) plan administration, KPIs, and general accounting operations
• Other administrative functions as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience required
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience required
• Experience working in a manufacturing (preferred minimum 2 years)
• Integrated ERP system experience is required (minimum 2 years)
• CPA or CPA candidate desirable
• Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred
• Must have strong Microsoft Suite skills, especially with Excel.
• Exceptional communication and analytical abilities, capable of effectively presenting data-driven insights across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate strong autonomy by successfully managing assigned workflows while independently identifying, initiating, and executing new analytical reviews

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance